Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 26 at 3:44PM CDT until May 26 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Lee and Russell.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Phenix City, Smiths, Smiths Station, Ladonia, Monterey
Heights and Bartletts Ferry Dam.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Lee, AL; Russell, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL